CVE-2012-4971
CVE-2012-4971 is a high-severity vulnerability in Layton Technology Helpbox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Layton Technology Helpbox
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Layton Helpbox 4.4.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) reqclass parameter to editrequestenduser.asp; the (2) sys_request_id parameter to editrequestuser.asp; the (3) sys_request_id parameter to enduseractions.asp; the (4) sys_request_id or (5) confirm parameter to enduserreopenrequeststatus.asp; the (6) searchsql, (7) back, or (8) status parameter to enduserrequests.asp; the (9) sys_userpwd parameter to validateenduserlogin.asp; the (10) sys_userpwd parameter to validateuserlogin.asp; the (11) sql parameter to editenduseruser.asp; the (12) sql parameter to manageenduserrequestclasses.asp; the (13) sql parameter to resetpwdenduser.asp; the (14) sql parameter to disableloginenduser.asp; the (15) sql parameter to deleteenduseruser.asp; the (16) sql parameter to manageendusers.asp; or the (17) site parameter to statsrequestagereport.asp.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-4971?
- Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Layton Helpbox 4.4.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) reqclass parameter to editrequestenduser.asp; the (2) sys_request_id parameter to editrequestuser.asp; the (3) sys_request_id parameter to enduseractions.asp; the (4) sys_request_id or (5) confirm parameter to enduserreopenrequeststatus.asp; the (6) searchsql, (7) back, or (8) status parameter to enduserrequests.asp; the (9) sys_userpwd parameter to validateenduserlogin.asp; the (10) sys_userpwd parameter to validateuserlogin.asp; the (11) sql parameter to editenduseruser.asp; the (12) sql parameter to manageenduserrequestclasses.asp; the (13) sql parameter to resetpwdenduser.asp; the (14) sql parameter to disableloginenduser.asp; the (15) sql parameter to deleteenduseruser.asp; the (16) sql parameter to manageendusers.asp; or the (17) site parameter to statsrequestagereport.asp.
- How severe is CVE-2012-4971?
- CVE-2012-4971 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2012-4971 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-4971?
- CVE-2012-4971 affects Layton Technology Helpbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-4971?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2012-4971 published?
- CVE-2012-4971 was published on 2012-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:layton_technology:helpbox:4.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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